COVID-19 vaccinations begin

WEST PLAINS – Local first responders and selected health care workers have begun receiving vaccinations of one of the COVID-19 vaccines — with plans being discussed on how to more widely distribute doses once those become available to the general public.

According to a Spokane Regional Health District news release, the district began administering the Moderna two-dose vaccine on Monday, Jan. 4, to first responders at a drive-thru clinic at the Spokane Fire Training Center. The district is coordinating with Spokane County EMS and Trauma Care Council to provide training to local first responders...